HSE Manager

HSE Manager
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced HSE Manager on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSE Manager who wants to make a genuine impact, influence positive change, and help create a culture where safety is at the heart of everything people do.
About the Company
Our client operates within a fast‑paced, heavy industrial manufacturing environment, supplying high‑volume products to a wide range of sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, they are committed to investing in their people, plant and processes.
What You'll Be Doing
As HSE Manager, you will:
* Lead and embed a proactive safety-first culture across the site.
* Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
* Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
* Monitor HSE performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
* Advise and support management on all HSE matters
What We're Looking For
The successful HSE Manager will have:
* Experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
* NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent).
* IOSH membership (minimum TechIOSH).
* Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
* Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this HSE Manager role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed